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Geraldine E. Parker "Gerry", (nee Schleicher), age 95, passed away on January 21, 2018, she was from Lester, PA. Gerry was a lifetime member of the Tinicum Township Fire Company and Ladies Auxiliary and the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla #48. She was also a member of the Tinicum Township Historial Society, Tinicum Township Seniors, Ridley Park Seniors and the Young at Heart. She was devoted to her family and always helped others. Beloved wife of the late Jack H. Parker, devoted mother of Jack J. Parker and Eileen F. Burns; dear grandmother of Tracy Millett, Michelle Parker-Fox and Jack J. Parker Jr. Also survived by several great grandchildren. Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing Friday 10am - 10:45am at the Cavanagh Family Funeral Home, 301 Chester Pike, Norwood, PA 19074, followed by her service at 11am. Friends may also call at Cavanagh's Thursday evening 6pm to 8pm. Burial will be in Holy Cross Cemetery, Yeadon, PA. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions to the Spayed Club, 800 Chester Pike, Sharon Hill, PA 19079. ... See MoreSee Less

The Fire Company will be bringing Santa and Mrs Claus around on the Fire truck in Lester and Essington on Dec 22nd starting at 6 pm. Come out to see them. The Childrens Christmas party is Sat Dec 23rd at Tinicum Township Fire house from Noon til 2pm. For the Christmas party you must be a Tinicum resident. Id is required. Ages: 10 Years and under....Come out to see Santa and Mrs Claus. Hotdogs, drinks and face painting.

Santa Claus is comingDec 23, 12:00pmTinicum Township Fire CompanyThe Fire Company will be bringing Santa and Mrs Claus around on the Fire truck in Lester and Essington on Dec 22nd starting at 6 pm. Come out to see them. The Childrens Christmas party is Sat Dec 23rd at Tinicum Township Fire house from Noon til 2pm. For the Christmas party you must be a Tinicum resident. Id is required. Ages: 10 Years and under....Come out to see Santa and Mrs Claus. Hotdogs, drinks and face painting.... See MoreSee Less

The Tinicum Township Fire Company regrets to announce the death of Life Member John Baldwin "Shaggy".

John was a 48 year combined member of the Essington and Lester Fire Companies, and held the positions of Assistant Chief, Trustee, and past President of the Lester Fire Company.

John is survived by his wife Sharon, and daughters Christina Knox and Donna Baldwin.

Visitation will be Saturday July 8th from 9am to 11am at the Tinicum Township Fire Station, 99 Wanamaker Avenue, Essington, PA. A prayer service will be held at 11:00am, followed by a procession past the Lester Fire Station and John's residence. ... See MoreSee Less